Senior Mechanical Designer

Sedibeng, Gauteng16 January

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Description

Senior Mechanical Designer based in HeidelbergTo Carry out designs and other relevant documents of medium and power transformers, up to 100 MVA 170 kV. Organizing and coordinating the activities related to products design, standardization and implementation of new technologies applied to the power transformers. Implementation of medium and power design technology according to WTD guidelines and standards to ensure that the company reach levels of excellence in the technologies and in the quality of products.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out medium and power transformers designs considering material's characteristics and equipment. Optimize designs with cost calculation, considering available materials and techniques, including not moved materials on stock, taking into account customer specification. Analyse, interpret and maintain complex mini-substations design databases. Knowledge of mechanical calculation considering material's characteristics and equipment applied in medium and power transformer Knowledge of manufacturing process applied in medium and power transformers. Ability to work with customized engineering design software and advise on improvements. Provide technical information, interpret performance results on testing of medium and power considering national and/or international standards applicable. Coordinate quality checks and inspections on products during the manufacturing process. Train and support personnel in power transformer design and system applications. Assist and give relevant information to the Factory, Purchasing, Sales and Technical Assistance areas. Assist to prepare and review WTA technical standards applied in the design section. Coordinate, in conjunction with the product and Quality area, the certification of their products in South Africa. Represent WTA in meetings with customers, suppliers and service providers on subjects related to product performance and after sales issues. Represent WTA in Technical Committees as members in working groups in the development of standards and assessment on technical subjects related to the South African technical regulation.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in Mechanical Engineering / B Tech Qualification More than 5 years’ experience in medium and power transformers design up to 100 MVA 170 kV class. Ability to optimize design with cost calculation, interpreting customer specification for medium and power transformer Knowledge of electrical and mechanical calculations considering material's characteristics and equipment applied in medium and power transformers. Knowledge of manufacturing process applied in in medium and power transformers. Knowledge of national and international standards applied to medium and power transformers. Experience in advanced AutoCAD, 3D software (Solid Works is an advantage). Computer literacy- Windows, MS Word and Excel (Syspro is an advantage). Knowledge and ability to support the flow process between areas of the company. A code 8 driver’s licence Required